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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 RECORDS DEATH NOTICES OBITUARIES Garnet C. Helm Laverne O. ‘Bonnie’ Weitzel Patricia ‘Pat’ Hawkins Hermiston Umatilla November 12, 1917-December 17, 2015 Hermiston November 17, 1938-December 17, 2015 Aug. 15, 1921-Dec. 19, 2015 Garnet C. Helm, 94, of Hermiston died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at her home. She was born Aug. 15, 1921, in Bend. A private family burial will be held at the Hermis- ton Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortua- ryhermiston.com. Jerry Douglas Howerton North Powder June 26, 1937-Dec. 18, 2015 Jerry Douglas Howerton, 78, of North Powder died Fri- day, Dec. 18, 2015, in Hermiston. He was born June 26, 1937, in Grangeville, Idaho. A celebration of life gather- ing with military honors will be held at a later date. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. James B. Moore Hermiston May 27, 1936-Dec. 19, 2015 James B. Moore, 79, of Hermiston died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at his home. He was born May 27, 1936, in Lonerock, Ore. A private family celebration gathering will be held. Burial will be at the Lonerock Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston DEC. 14, 2015 LINDERMAN — Jamie Linderman and Bryce Linder- man of Hermiston; a boy, Bentley Ryan Linderman. DEC. 15, 2015 LISSMAN — Melissa Neil and Grant Lissman of Boardman; a boy, Henry Otto Lissman. Obituary Policy The Hermiston Herald publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include small photos and, for veterans, a Àag symbol at no charge. For more information, call 541-966- 0818 or 1-800-522-0255, x221. Laverne O. “Bonnie” Weitzel of Umatilla, Ore- gon, was born with her twin sister, Crystal, on Novem- ber 12, 1917, in Saskatche- wan, Canada, to par- ents Alexander and Ella Grace Henrick- son Park. She died on December 17, 2015, in Hermiston, Oregon, at the age of 98 years. Bonnie attended Weitzel 7th and 8th grade in Holdman, Ore- gon, before moving to Stan¿eld, Ore- gon, where she at- tended high school. She married Frank C. Weitzel on June 1, 1936, in Walla Weitzel Walla, Washington. They lived in Cincinna- ti, Ohio, for 4 years be- fore returning to Stan¿eld, Oregon. They owned the Echo Gas Station before moving to Reith, Oregon, in 1955. Bonnie worked at the Pendleton Woolen Mills until 1968. They moved to Seaside, Oregon, and then Stan¿eld, Oregon, before settling in Umatilla, Ore- gon, in 1983 where she has lived since. Bonnie was a foster grandparent at McNary Heights Elementary School in Umatilla, Oregon, for 27 years where she was known and loved by all as “Grand- ma Bonnie.” She enjoyed crocheting, crossword puz- zles, oil painting, embroi- dery, reading, playing Skip Bo, and praying the rosary. Bonnie was a member of Our Lady of Angels Catho- lic Church, where she was a Catholic Daughter for many years. She is survived by her daughters Fran- ces Marlnee, Weiser, Idaho, Theresa Spon- berg, Seaside, Ore., and Rebecca Morris, Umatilla, Ore.; sis- ter Yvonne David- son, Portland, Ore.; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grand- children; eight great-great-grand- children; and numer- ous nieces, nephews and cousins. Bonnie was pre- ceded in death by her husband Frank Weitzel; her parents; daughter Mary Strand; three granddaughters, Tina, Kay and LaDonna; and sev- en siblings. Recitation of the rosa- ry will be held on Satur- day, December 26, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Hermiston, Or- egon, followed by Mass of Christian burial at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be at Echo Cemetery, Echo, Oregon. Contributions may be made in Bonnie’s memory to OLACC Building Fund. Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortua- ryhermiston.com. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. community service and $40 fine, plus court costs and fees. days jail, 180 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation, 64 hours communi- ty service, $685 fine, $1,500 fine-sus- pended and 1 year driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees COURT REPORTS Suits Filed FELONY The following suits have been filed in Umatilla County courts: •Midland Funding LLC vs. Brandy Findley; seeks $760.98 plus interest, costs and fees. •Roberto Caldera-Flores, 29, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Pos- session of Forged Instrument I; sentenced to 18 months probation, 90 sanction units, 30 maximum jail units, $440 fine and $2,000 fine-sus- pended, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to Giving False In- formation to Police; sentenced to 10 days jail, 180 days jail-suspended, 18 months probation, 20 hours com- munity service, $190 fine and 1,500 fine-suspended, plus court costs and fees. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Angel Pabon; seeks $1,130.89 plus interest, costs and fees. Judgments The following judgments have been rendered in Umatilla County courts: •Cach LLC vs. William D. Dicker- son; judgment for $2,117.07 plus in- terest, costs and fees. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Mariha Falconer; judgment for $903.09 plus interest, costs and fees. •State Farm Mutual Auto In- surance Company vs. Eldon Albert Hawley; judgment for $4,203.07 plus interest, costs and fees. •United Finance Co. vs. Marcos F. Rosales and Jocelyne Vargos; judg- ment for $4,468.18 plus interest, costs and fees. •Merchants Acceptance Corp vs. Juan Rodriguez and Theresa Cham- berlin; judgment for $3,385.52 plus interest, costs and fees. •Quick Collect Inc. vs. Alburt Al- maguer; judgment for $426.46 plus interest, costs and fees. •Allgate Financial vs. Kelly Porter; judgment for $18,595.93 plus interest, costs and fees. •Crown Asset Management LLC vs. Gaelynn Calvillo; judgment for $1,462.64 plus interest, costs and fees. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Tina Chandler; judgment for $1,375.63 plus interest, costs and fees. •Professional Service Bureau vs. Robert L. Reichert; judgment for $1,095.04 plus interest, costs and fees. •Asset Management Outsourcing vs. Stormy M. McCartney and Patrick E. Barnes; judgment for $5,765.81 plus interest, costs and fees. •Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Kathleen Murphy; judgment for $794.31 plus interest, costs and fees. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Sylvia Medelez; judgment for $1,473.91 plus interest, costs and fees. Sentences The following sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: •Shawna Marie Patterson, 44, Hermiston, was convicted of two counts of Aggravated Theft I; sen- tenced to 5 years probation, 120 sanction units, 60 maximum jail units, $140 fine and court assess- ment for each count, and $45,601.31 restitution; was convicted of Theft I; sentenced to 18 months Ore- gon Dept. of Corrections, 1 year post-prison supervision and $140 fine, plus court assessment; was convicted of a second count of Theft I; sentenced to 5 years pro- bation and $75 fine, plus court assessment; was convicted of three additional counts of Theft I (merged); sentenced to 5 years probation and $140 fine, plus court assessment; was convicted of Ag- gravated Identity Theft; sentenced to 5 years probation, 120 sanction units, 60 maximum jail units and $140 fine, plus court assessment; was convicted of Theft of Identity; sentenced to 5 years probation and $140 fine, plus court assessment. •Robert Wayne Price, 49, Hermis- ton, pleaded guilty to two counts of Attempted Sexual Abuse I (multiple victims); sentenced to 60 months Oregon Dept. of Corrections, 60 months post-prison supervision, $27 fine and $4,800 fine-suspended for each count, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to an additional count of Attempted Sexual Abuse I; sen- tenced to 30 months Oregon Dept. of Corrections, 60 months post-prison supervison and $140 fine, plus court costs and fees. •Jose Manuel Alaniz, 33, Umatilla, was convicted of Felon in Possession of Firearm; sentenced to 24 months Oregon Dept. of Corrections, 2 years post-prison supervision and $140 fine, plus court costs and fees. MISDEMEANOR •Tashina Patricia Reynolds, 28, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Felon in Possession of Restricted Weap- on; sentenced to 180 days jail-sus- pended, 2 years probation, 20 hours •Martin Zavala Calderon, 30, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Failure to Perform Duties of Driver; sen- tenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation, 40 hours commu- nity service, $440 fine and $1,250 fine-suspended, plus court costs and fees. •Charlie Skylar Howard, 25, Umatilla, pleaded guilty to DUII; sentenced to 60 days jail, 180 days jail-suspended, 3 years proba- tion, 160 hours community service, $3,685 fine and lifetime revocation of driver’s license, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to Failure to Carry/Present Operator’s License; sentenced to $40 fine plus court as- sessment. •Agustin Obispo, 48, Umatilla, pleaded guilty to DUII; sentenced to 60 days jail, 180 days jail-suspended, 30 months probation, 180 hours com- munity service, $2,185 fine, $1,500 fine-suspended and 3 years driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to Driving While Suspended; sentenced to 60 days jail, 180 days jail-suspended, 30 months probation, $190 fine and $1,500 fine-suspended, plus court costs and fees. •Lars Ivan James Wenberg, 36, Heppner, pleaded guilty to Inter- ference With Making Report; sen- tenced to 180 days jail-suspend- ed, 2 years probation, 80 hours community service, $690 fine and $1,000 fine-suspended, plus court costs and fees. •Mary Katherine Mabry, 28, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Crimi- nal Trespass II; sentenced to 15 days jail and $40 fine, plus court costs and fees. •Veronica Jazmin Moncivais, 23, Umatilla, pleaded guilty to Driving While Suspended; sentenced to 4 days jail, 180 days jail-suspended, 18 months probation, 24 hours com- munity service, $340 fine and $1,600 fine-suspended, plus court assess- ment. •Felipe Escobedo-Rodriguez, 35, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Assault IV-domestic violence; sentenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 3 years pro- bation, 80 hours community service, $340 fine and $1,500 fine-suspended, plus court costs and fees. •Bradley John Bettencourt, 27, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Men- acing-domestic violence; sentenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation, 24 hours community ser- vice and $1,690 fine-suspended, plus court costs and fees. •Jose Maria Oseguera, 34, Umatil- la, pleaded guilty to Physical Harass- ment; sentenced to 90 days jail-sus- pended, 18 months probation, $140 fine and $800 fine-suspended, plus court costs and fees. •Gilberto Llamas Ramos, 30, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to DUII; sentenced to 180 days jail-suspend- ed, 2 years probation, 80 hours community service, $185 fine, $1,000 fine-suspended and 1 year driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees. Divorces Divorce decrees were signed in Umatilla County Courts for: David M. Fulton and Kelly J. Ful- ton; Tiffany L. Newson and Kerry L. Newson; Elizabeth Z. Alvarez and Christian R. Arredondo; Vicki Faye Martin and Micah Odell Martin. MARRIAGES Marriage licenses have been reg- istered in Umatilla County for: Rodney Dean Cearns, 23, and Katheryn Amber Long, 24 , both of Umatilla. Cody James Dickmeier, 21, and Desiree Patricia Oxford, 17, both of Hermiston. Ryan Christopher Faris, 40, and Nicole Lyons, 39, both of Richland, Wash. •Vanessa Navarro Amezcua, 20, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Failure to Perform Duties of Driver and Reck- less Driving; sentenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation, 80 hours community service, $290 fine, $1,400 fine-suspended and 90 days driver’s license suspension for each count, plus court costs and fees. Bryan Malcolm Johnson, 38, and Faith Melody Griffin, 38, both of Hermiston. •Sonya Kay Sallee, 59, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to DUII; sentenced to 2 Dustin Lee Swales, 32, and Dawn Adelle Knight, 42, both of Hermiston. Criminal Defense Family Law Christopher Joseph Reidy, 25, and Sara Josephine Reese, 23, both of Mo- ses Lake, Wash. Francisco J. Rodriguez Martel, 36, and Esmeralda Sandoval, 22, both of Kennewick, Wash. PUBLIC SAFETY LOG SUNDAY •A Umatilla resident at 3:48 a.m. reported a man and woman were fighting on Second Street for the past three hours. •The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office received a call at 5:38 a.m. from a resident on East Punkin Center Road, Hermiston: “Someone just rang door bell. Dog did not bark, [reporting party] is not going to answer door ...” •The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office at 4:56 p.m. received a report of a woman running a drug and prostitution operation. Dispatchers also noted the caller sounded intoxicated. •A Stanfield man at 9:19 p.m. on East Harding Avenue reported juveniles in the area harassed him every night, he was tired of it and wanted to speak to police. SATURDAY •A Umatilla man awoke at about 3 a.m. to a break-in on Chukar Lane. The caller told police a man broke the glass to a window in his living room, came inside and turned on the light. The man yelled at the intruder, who bolted through the glass. The suspect was describes as about 5 feet 9 inches tall with a hat and a heavy coat. •The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office at 8:49 a.m. received a report of mail theft from multiple mailboxes on Pleasant View Road, Umatilla, across the street from Morrow County. FRIDAY •A Hermiston-area woman at 3:55 p.m. complained about a neighbor’s nu- merous dogs that come on her property on West Orchard Avenue, have attacked and injured her dogs and Friday killed three of her chickens. •A Heppner-area caller at 4:36 p.m. reported the theft of two or three cords of firewood. •An Irrigon man at a residence on Southeast Division Road at 10:45 p.m. reported a man assaulted him. THURSDAY •A truck hauling potatoes lost its load a little after 10 a.m. at the Gotta Stop on West Highland Avenue, Hermiston. •A caller at 12:56 p.m. at Desert Auto, 80857 Highway 395, Hermiston, reported someone broke into a building, took all the vehicle keys and left the lot with a red 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. •The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office at 1:18 p.m. received a report of someone sleeping in a unit at Steve’s Assured Security Storage, 80886 Highway 395, Hermiston. •A man at 4:57 p.m. told the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office that his former employer in the Hermiston area shorted him on his pay and threatened him. •Police at 6:09 p.m. received a report of a male yelling, causing a disturbance and claiming he had a gun in a driveway on Southeast Freels Lane, Hermiston. WEDNESDAY •Staff at the Irrigon Justice Court, Irrigon, at 2:12 p.m. reported receiving a bad check. •An Echo woman at 6:41 p.m. told Stanfield police her neighbor dug up her rose bush. •A Boardman man at 9:09 p.m. reported his wife assaulted him. Sound Advantage Hearing Aid Center 541-567-4063 405 N. 1st St., Suite #107, Hermiston Ric Jones, BC-HIS Verna Taylor, HAS Forrest Cahill, HAS •The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office at 1:32 a.m. received a report of a possible prowler outside a residence on Southeast Idaho Avenue, Irrigon. •A caller on Whitehouse Road, Echo, told the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office at 7:24 a.m. he read a post on Facebook about a kidnapping of a small girl in Walla Walla and may have spotted the car associated with the suspects. The sheriff’s office checked, and Walla Walla did not get any report like that. The woman said she still wanted law enforcement to check the area. •A man at 9:23 a.m. reported people near his property on Southeast Division Road, Irrigon, were trying to dump a camp trailer. A Morrow County sheriff’s deputy found the people and gave them a warning. •The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office at 9:30 a.m. received a report of theft of copper wire and truck radiators from Buwalda Scrap Yard on Lauback Street, Hermiston. •An Irrigon woman at 3:20 p.m. reported the theft of her dog. The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office responded and found the dog was at Pet Rescue Humane Society of Eastern Oregon, Hermiston, and told the dog owner to contact the city regarding licensing the dog, then contact Pet Rescue. •A man at 7:52 p.m. on Highway 730 in Irrigon called law enforcement and said he was intoxicated, trying to get to Boardman on foot and scared for his life and wanted to go to a detox center. Oregon State Police sent a trooper from Hermiston to find the man. •A Umatilla resident at 8:20 p.m. reported she was in a closet because her husband was intoxicated and threatened to harm her. ARRESTS, CITATIONS Morrow County sheriff’s deputies arrested Allison Elizabeth Ferguison, 34, for domestic violence harassment. •Morrow County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dustin Allen Shufeldt, 42, of Irrigon, for fourth-degree assault. •The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office arrested Richard Mills, 61, of Hermiston for menacing and booked him into the Umatilla County Jail, Pendleton. •Hermiston police arrested Eric Dean Fiscus, 40, of Hermiston, for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, first-degree crim- inal mischief (vandalism), identity theft, credit card fraud and first-degree theft. •Hermiston police arrested Kimberly Kay Koenig, 26, of Hermiston, for first-de- gree burglary and second-degree theft. •Hermiston police arrested Otoniel Es- pain Torres, 23, of Hermiston, on probation violation warrants and for possession of methamphetamine and resisting arrest. •Morrow County Sheriff’s Office arrested Russell Gene Whitbeck, 55, of Irrigon, for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. •Hermiston police arrested Kaelia Breeze Lautt, 24, of 1179 W. Joseph Ave., Hermiston, for driving under the influence of intoxicants, possession of metham- phetamine and possession of heroin. TUESDAY Merry Christmas! ATTORNEY DEAN F. GUSHWA 541-276-6458 410 SE Dorion, Pendleton W W W. D E A N G U S H W A . C O M Patricia “Pat” Hawkins together. She was the rule of Hermiston, Oregon, maker and the brains of the was born on November 17, operation. She taught us all 1938, in Newcomerstown, “the 6 o’clock rule.” She is survived by her Ohio, to parents Earl and Verna Walker. She daughters Debbie died on December Westfall and her 17, 2015, in Rich- husband Dennis, land, Washington, at %akers¿eld, Calif., the age of 77 years. and Cheri Hawkins, Pat was raised in Hermiston, Ore.; Ohio and as a teen brother Earl Walk- moved to Califor- er, Claremont, Ca- nia. She lived in Van Hawkins lif.; sister Margery Nuys, Calif., and Jones, Snohomish, was married to Al Hawkins Wash.; grandchildren Jer- on August 21, 1955, in Las ry and Wes Young, and Vegas, Nevada, when she Caitlin Wilson Seeley; was 16 and he was 21. Their great-grandchildren Jor- love lasted. They lived in dan, Cobe, Isaac, Hannah, various locations in South- Cailyn, Casey, Cooper and ern California and moved Grant; and numerous nieces to Delano, Calif., in 1974 and nephews. where Pat managed restau- Pat was preceded in death rants and was a home inte- by her husband Al; her par- rior consultant. They then ents; a son Wayne; and three moved to Soledad, Calif., grandchildren: Kim, Josh which was regarded as the and Wayne II “Bronc”. family home. Most of all, A private family celebra- our memories were made tion gathering will be held. there. Pat was a cook every Those who wish may year for the grape harvest make contributions in Pat’s crew. In 1990, they moved memory to Shriners Hospi- to Hermiston, Oregon. tal or St. Judes Hospital. They (she mainly) owned Please sign the online and operated the Hat Rock guest book at burnsmortua- Store until 1997. ryhermiston.com. In her free time, she liked Burns Mortuary of to sew and crochet. Pat was Hermiston, Oregon, is in the glue that held the family care of arrangements. 5 Theater Cineplex Check wildhorseresort.com for showtimes $5 Matinee Classics Every Wednesday Credit & Debit Cards accepted Cineplex gift cards available 541-215-1888 541-966-1850 246 SW Dorion, Pendleton Pendleton, OR I-84 - Exit 216